Vegan Blackeyed Pea Falafel Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
• 1/2 white onions (minced)
• 1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup fresh herb mix (chives, basil, parsley, thyme)
• 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp flour
• peanut or canola oil for frying
• 2 tbsp tahini paste
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 1 tbsp chili paste or hot sauce of choice
• Juice from 1/2 small lime

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make Falafel ---

2. 2

   Combine the blackeyed peas, onion, garlic, and herbs in a food processor and puree. Don't worry if mixture never reaches fully smooth consistency.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and mix in baking powder and flour. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Roll black-eyed pea into medium sized oblong balls and then flatten to desired shape.

5. 5

   Heat oil in large skilet and fry the falafals for about 3 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Remove from oil and let cool and drain on cooling rack or paper towel lined pan.

7. 7

   --- Make Tahini Sauce ---

8. 8

   Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Adjust consistency with water as needed.